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Sensory Friendly Sunday

Sun, Sep 13, 2026
Sensory Friendly
A young child wearing a mask sits at a table behind a clear divider, while an adult holds a toddler and another adult stands nearby. A colorful mural with an elephant is on the wall in the background.
Sensory Friendly Sunday, 2022. Courtesy Walker Art Center. Photo: Awa Mally.

Event Details

Tickets & Info

When Sun, Sep 13, 2026
Where Walker Art Center
Time 8–11 am
Price Free, Registration Required
Part of: Sensory Friendly Events

Part of: Sensory Friendly Events

Experience a selection of current exhibitions, make art, or watch a short film. From 8–11 am, the galleries will be closed to the general public, allowing people of all ages with sensory processing differences, autism, or developmental disabilities to enjoy the museum in a calm environment with quiet spaces, fidgets, sunglasses, and other accommodations available. All friends and family members are welcome.

Weather permitting, play a free round of mini golf on the Walker’s rooftop. The one-of-a-kind course features distinctive, artist-designed holes and an unrivaled view of the Minneapolis skyline.  

To support the health and safety of visitors at increased risk for COVID-19, masks are required at Sensory Friendly Sunday for visitors over age 2. Accommodations are available if someone in your party is unable to tolerate masking. Please email access@walkerart.org or call 612-375-7561 for more information.    

This program was created in consultation with the Autism Society of Minnesota (AuSM) and the University of Minnesota’s Occupational Therapy Program.

Accessibility

The short film will be captioned in English.  

To prepare for your visit, check out this Social Narrative.

Need another accommodation? Contact Visitor Services at access@walkerart.org or 612-375-7564 at least two weeks before the event to discuss your request. More information is available on our Accessibility page. 

Part of: Sensory Friendly Events

Part of: Sensory Friendly Events

This project is made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

Family Programs are supported by the KHR McNeely Family Foundation, thanks to Kevin, Rosemary, and Hannah Rose McNeely.

Lead support for the Walker’s Learning and Public Programs is provided by the Pohlad Family Community Engagement Fund.